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Class I railroads are proactive in their pursuit of sustainable business practices to reduce their affect on the environment, writes Julie Sneider. In this article, she looks at what Norfolk Southern, BNSF, CSX and Canadian National are each doing to be even more eco-friendly.

BNSF, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have all been named to Inbound Logistics' 2014 list of "Green Supply Chain Partners," highlighting the railroads' strong commitment to sustainable supply chains. The ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Long Beach also made the list.

BNSF, CSX, Canadian National, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific are some of the railroads that are preparing to meet the Environmental Protection Agency's Tier 4 emissions rules, and are evaluating the viability of using liquefied natural gas instead of diesel for locomotives. This article outlines their efforts in pursuit of successful compliance with the EPA standards, and research projects that look further into LNG as a potential fuel alternative.

A $16 million development near Miami International Airport in South Florida will add a second Cambria Suites hotel in the area, expected to open by 2013. The planned seven-story structure will have 122 suites and 1,800 square feet of meetings space. "The Miami development reflects our commitment to expanding the Cambria Suites brand into urban markets," said Michael Murphy, senior vice president at Cambria Suites.

Thirty organizations and 78 individuals have been honored by Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response for their work in helping communities prepare for and respond to transportation emergencies involving hazardous materials. Dave Buccolo of Central California Traction and Brock Lowman of BNSF Railway received the TRANSCAER Chairman's Award, while BNSF, CN, CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, The Chlorine Institute, Dow Chemical and Union Pacific Railroad were among the companies to receive a National Achievement Award.